B-Side Guys

Six hundred and twenty-five miles isn’t just a number in Color The Void’s latest single – it’s the exact measurement of freedom. The Pensacola outfit’s first release from their upcoming album transforms geographic specificity into emotional precision, marking a bold evolution in their sound.

“Settling Our Distances” draws power from its unflinching narrative clarity. When the lyrics state “You walk around like you’re 12 feet tall / Finding solace in your calloused hands,” they paint a vivid portrait of towering domestic oppression. The imagery sharpens further with “North Carolinas far from home / Just turned 19 so crazy to me,” grounding the story in tangible details that amplify its impact.

The band’s new direction leans into dynamic contrasts, wielding quiet-loud transitions as emotional punctuation marks. The production maintains raw edges while allowing space for vulnerability, particularly during the bridge’s declaration “Even alone I wouldn’t stay / I’d been gone yesterday.” This moment of clarity cuts through the instrumentation like a spotlight through fog.

The chorus shifts from “It’s something I was needing” to “It’s all your fault / For everything,” tracking the narrator’s journey from self-preservation to righteous accusation. It’s a progression that feels earned rather than performed, backed by arrangements that mirror this emotional evolution.

What’s particularly striking is how Color The Void balances screamo intensity with narrative nuance. The repeated outro of “It’s something I was needing” transforms from explanation to affirmation, each iteration gaining weight through context rather than volume. They’ve found ways to convey fury without losing articulation, anger without sacrificing clarity.

For a song about putting distance between past and present, “Settling Our Distances” suggests Color The Void is moving closer to their truest artistic voice. This first glimpse of their upcoming album promises a collection that won’t just tell stories – it’ll map the exact mileage between trauma and healing.